Auto Meter BVA-200s Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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CONGRATULATIONS! 

You have purchased one of Auto Meter's hand-held Charging System 
Analyzers.  It is designed to test each component of a vehicle's electrical 
system with greater speed and accuracy.  If you should have any 
questions about your tester, testing procedures, or service see page 24 
for contact information. 

BVA 200s

Load Test Capacity..................120 Amp
Battery sizes ...........................200-1600 CCA
Digital Back-Lit Display  ..........1" x 2.5" - 4 line x 16 character
Volt Ranges .............................Digital 0-30
Cooling ....................................Vented
Leads ......................................Load Amp-2 1/2 ft., 6 Gauge
Size .........................................5 7/8" x 9 1/2" x 1 7/8"
Memory ...................................stores the last 200 tests
Internal Battery ........................9 Volt Alkaline

Optional

 AC-15 ........................Infrared printer and carrying case

Optional 

AC-24J

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BVA-200s Carrying case only

Optional 

AC-12  ......................PC Interface adapter cord

Weight .....................................4 lbs.  

What to Expect from the BVA-200s:  

Immediately recognize a bad battery and perform a complete 
charging system analysis

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  The BVA-200s is a portable full-featured 

menu-driven battery tester and charging system analyzer that provides 
quick, professional load results using Auto Meter's Pulsed Differential 
Load.  Quick battery checks will increase charging productivity.  The 
BVA-200s is user friendly.  It tells you what to do.  The stator-diode test 
automatically indicates open or shorted stator-diodes.  It is professionally 
accurate.  Detailed test results are LCD displayed after each test or can 
be reviewed and/or printed from memory.  

Caution: 

The BVA-200s grill may get hot after repeated use.  Be sure to 

hold the unit from the side grips only.  Keep hands away from the grill. 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE-
CABLES 90 DAYS

The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product 
will be free from defects in material or workmanship for 
a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original 
purchase.  
Products that fail within this 12 month warranty period will 
be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option to the 
consumer, when determined by the manufacturer that the 
product failed due to defects in material or workmanship.  This 
warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts and 
the necessary labor by the manufacturer to effect the repair or 
replacement of the product.  In no event shall the manufacturer 
be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages 
or costs incurred due to the failure of this product.  

Improper use, accident, water damage, abuse, unauthorized 
repairs or alterations voids this warranty.  The manufacturer 
disclaims any liability or consequential damages due to breach 
of any written or implied warranty on its test equipment.  

WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

Warranty claims to the manufacturer's service department 
must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated 
proof of purchase.  This warranty applies only to the original 
purchaser and is non-transferable.  Shipper damage incurred 
during return shipments is not covered under this warranty.  It 
is the responsibility of the shipper (the customer returning the 
Test Equipment) to package the tester properly to prevent any 
damage during return shipment.  Repair costs for such damages 
will be charged back to shipper (customer returning the Test 
Equipment).  Protect the product By shipping in original carton 
or add plenty of over-pack cushioning such as crumpled up 
newspaper.  

Summary of Contents for BVA-200s

Page 1: ...ortability in a professionally accurate load tester and system analyzer Rev C Auto Meter Products Inc 350 West Center Street Pleasant Grove Utah 84062 Service 801 785 0051 ext 223 Toll Free 866 883 TE...

Page 2: ...WARRANTY 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE CABLES 90 DAYS The manufacturer warrants to the consumer that this product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of twelve 12 mont...

Page 3: ...ing Test Results 17 Voltmeter 18 Setup 18 PC Interface 19 Opening Windows 98 Hyper Terminal 19 Downloading Test Information 20 Capturing Information in Microsoft Excel 21 Warranty Information 23 Conta...

Page 4: ...greatly reduce battery life and affect battery performance Age of Battery If the date code on the battery indicates it is fairly old the failure may be caused by natural causes Overcharging Overcharg...

Page 5: ...Est Output DOWNLOAD TEST INFORMATION 3 PC Screen Menu If the BVA 200s is properly connected to your PC and the LCD shows CONNECT ANALYZER TO A PC the menu should automatically be displayed in Hyper Te...

Page 6: ...e in a name for your connection Select an icon for future identification Select OK Select the COM port number you have previously identified in step 1 Select OK and select the following from the pull...

Page 7: ...g down make sure the red clamp wires are attached to the left buss and the black clamp is attached to the right buss Putting a little mineral spirits on the new cable ends will help with ease of inser...

Page 8: ...er jaw CHECK CONNECTIONS will flash Make sure the Infrared Printer is properly set up After a test is made with the BVA 200s make sure the results are displayed on the LCD Point the BVA 200s in the di...

Page 9: ...t test will be displayed Press N Esc to select previous test Press Up or Down key to select the desired test The optional AC 15 printer An invisible infrared beam links the BVA 200s to the printer fro...

Page 10: ...cally a ripple above 50mV indicates a bad diode If the system has a strong battery the ripple will be lower than if the system has a weak battery NOTE 2 If the LCD reads LOW OUTPUT or EST OUTPUT it is...

Page 11: ...eck belt condition and tension Check all cables and connections Check the battery for corrosion and dirty terminals Does the battery have a low state of charge See section 2 and 3 Make sure all electr...

Page 12: ...ngine After a few seconds the test result will appear Compare draw reading with manufactures specifications If manufacturer s specifications are not available the chart below can be used as a general...

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